balloon plant
Asclepias physocarpus
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
Balloon plant (Asclepias physocarpus) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil of most types. Fragrant flowers appear from early to late summer and attract butterflies. Deer tend to pass it by. It is drought tolerant and grows 47 to 71 inches tall.
Pairs well with Montbretia, Red-hot poker, and Agapanthus.